About the Organization
Austin Ridge Bible Church is a growing, healthy, multi-site church of 7,000 located in Austin, Texas. We are committed to being a church that reflects the passion of God, and our mission is to pursue people at all cost, so they can KNOW Jesus, GROW in Him, and SERVE Him daily.
Category
Internship
Description

Purpose : To serve Austin Ridge Bible Church by ministering to both individuals and groups as they are invited to Know, Grow, and Serve Jesus. To gain a fuller understanding of ministry within the context of church life while being exposed to five distinct aspects of ministry: Administration, Leadership Development, Spiritual Formation, Relational Ministry, and Teaching.
Reports To : Director/Pastor of designated ministry
Resources : Intern Program Director, Intern Program Coordinator, as well as Austin Ridge Ministry and Administrative staff
Available Ministries (subject to change) : Children's Ministry, Student Ministry, Production, Worship, Creative, etc.
Dates : May 29, 2024 to May 28, 2025
Interview Documents Needed:

• *Please include a cover letter and outline why you are interested in ministry and where you believe God is calling you to at Austin Ridge.
• *If applying to the Worship Intern role, please include links to worship samples (videos) and social media handles.

Areas of Responsibility

• Participate in a number of different aspects of ministry, including, but not limited to: mentoring, discipling, teaching, forming curriculum, creating events, leading a group, connecting with individuals, and improving volunteer procedures
• Lead and/or teach in various settings dependent on call and gifting (small groups, Sunday service, ministry teams, mission teams, etc.)
• Assist in ministry development. Examples include: recruiting volunteers, managing programs, and/or working alongside Austin Ridge staff and volunteer teams
• Individual study and required reading as assigned. Some material may need to be completed prior to the beginning of internship.
• Attend all applicable leadership meetings
• Attend Sunday services
• Programming and attendance at all scheduled events
• Office and administrative work
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• Attend Austin Ridge staff meetings
  • Weekly meeting with supervisor
  • Monthly meeting with Intern Program Coordinator

Position Requirements

Position Requirements

• An interest to explore vocational ministry
• Previous Ministry experience a plus
• Completion of bachelor's degree or in process of bachelor's degree
• Profess agreement with Austin Ridge doctrinal statement
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to make a positive contribution to staff culture that aspires to excellence, teamwork, customer service and the ethics of servant leadership demonstrated by Christ

Internship Information

• The year-long internshp begins May 29, 2024 and ends on May 28, 2025
• A full-time intern can expect to work 40hrs/week, on average.
• Develop a support team to support you in prayer. This requires sending out regular updates to that network.
• Prior to, during, and after this experience, interns are expected to maintain a lifestyle of spiritual growth, including prayer, generosity, service, small group accountability, and a mentor relationship.

Our Commitment to Austin Ridge Interns

• Interns will be given a place to safely explore their calling to vocational ministry
• Interns will be mentored and developed as leaders both specifically and generally through Austin Ridge staff
• Interns will be evaluated on an ongoing basis regarding their performance. Formal written evaluations will be done periodically.
• Interns will be provided the option to live with a host family free of charge (only guaranteed for those who are single with no pets, though we'll do our best to find a place for everyone).

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Close Date
Location
Austin Ridge, Bee Cave Campus
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. Austin Ridge Bible Church (ARBC) does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law as it applies to Ministries. As a Church, Austin Ridge Bible Church is allowed by law to consider the religious beliefs held by applicants and employees.
This position is currently accepting applications.